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For years, society has pushed the idea that grey hair is something to hide—an unwelcome sign of ageing. But the narrative is changing, and more people are choosing to embrace their natural silver strands with confidence. Going naturally grey is a journey, and whether you’re considering making the switch or already letting go of hair dye, there are many ways to transition gracefully while maintaining healthy, vibrant hair.

Why Go Naturally Grey?

Choosing to embrace grey hair is a personal decision, but there are several compelling reasons to go natural:

✔ Healthier Hair – Reducing exposure to chemical dyes helps strengthen hair follicles and prevent dryness.
✔ Cost & Maintenance – No more frequent salon visits or worrying about regrowth lines.
✔ Authenticity & Confidence – Grey hair isn’t just a trend—it’s a bold statement of self-acceptance and beauty.

✅ Gradual Blending – Some people choose lowlights or highlights to blend their natural grey with dyed hair, creating a softer, natural transition.
✅ Growing It Out – Letting hair grow and trimming old dye gradually helps minimise harsh contrast between roots and coloured ends.
✅ Silver Toners & Purple Shampoo – Using toning treatments keeps grey hair vibrant and free from yellow tones.

Caring for Naturally Grey Hair

Grey hair has a unique texture and requires special care to stay shiny and strong:

✔ Hydration & Moisture – Grey hair tends to be drier, so incorporating deep conditioning treatments helps maintain softness.
✔ UV Protection – Grey strands can become dull from sun exposure, so using hair sunscreen or wearing hats outdoors protects colour vibrancy.
✔ Regular Trims – Maintaining shape and eliminating coarse ends keeps grey hair looking polished.

Breaking the Stereotypes

Society has long associated grey hair with ageing, but today, it represents wisdom, confidence, and natural beauty. Celebrities, influencers, and professionals alike are redefining beauty standards by proudly wearing their silver locks. Whether you’re going grey in your 30s, 40s, or later, the key is embracing it with confidence.

Personalised Hair Care for Naturally Grey Hair

Every individual’s hair has unique needs, and personalised hair care is essential to keeping grey hair looking its best. Seeking trichological advice ensures a personalised approach to hair care,

✅ Choosing the Right Shampoo & Conditioner – Opt for moisturising formulas to prevent dryness and brittleness in silver strands.
✅ Customised Treatments Based on Hair Texture – Whether your grey hair is fine, coarse, wavy, or straight, selecting the right deep conditioning and protein treatments can help maintain shine and softness.
✅ Targeted Scalp Care – A healthy scalp supports stronger hair growth, so consider scalp exfoliation, hydration, and balancing oils tailored to your individual needs.
✅ Adjusting Haircare Routines Over Time – As hair changes with age, adapting your styling products, hydration levels, and protective treatments ensures long-term hair health.

How to Transition to Natural Grey Hair

If you’re ready to embrace your natural grey, here are a few approaches to make the transition smoother:

Final Thoughts

Going naturally grey is a personal journey—one that’s becoming more celebrated and embraced. Whether you’re transitioning slowly or fully committing, embracing your authentic hair colour is an empowering choice.

If you’re considering making the switch, remember that personalised hair care is the key to maintaining healthy, vibrant silver strands. With the right approach, your natural grey hair can shine beautifully! contact the clinic for an appointment.

Hair loss in women can be distressing, affecting confidence and overall well-being. While various factors contribute to female hair thinning, hormonal imbalances are a leading cause. Understanding which hormones influence hair loss can help in selecting effective treatments.

The Key Hormone Behind Hair Loss: Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

One of the main culprits behind women’s hair loss is DHT (dihydrotestosterone), a derivative of testosterone. While testosterone is often associated with male traits, women also produce small amounts, which can convert into DHT.

Excessive DHT levels cause hair follicles to shrink, a process known as miniaturisation. Over time, this leads to thinning hair, weaker strands, and eventual follicle dormancy. This condition, known as female pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia), is one of the most common forms of hair thinning in women.

Other Hormones That Influence Hair Loss

While DHT plays a major role, other hormonal changes can also lead to hair thinning in women:

• Oestrogen: This hormone supports healthy hair growth. A decline in oestrogen levels, such as during menopause, can trigger excessive hair shedding.
• Progesterone: Progesterone helps balance testosterone levels. When progesterone decreases, testosterone converts more readily into DHT, contributing to women’s hair loss.
• Cortisol (Stress Hormone): High cortisol levels due to chronic stress disrupt hair growth cycles, leading to increased hair thinning.
• Thyroid Hormones: Imbalances in thyroid function—whether hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)—can significantly affect hair density.

Treating Hormonal Hair Loss in Women

Managing hair loss caused by hormones often requires a combination of treatments:

• Minoxidil: A clinically proven topical solution that stimulates hair regrowth.
• Antiandrogen Medications: Drugs like spironolactone and finasteride help block DHT and reduce female pattern hair thinning.
• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Can support oestrogen and progesterone levels in postmenopausal women experiencing hair loss.
• Nutritional & Lifestyle Adjustments: A diet rich in hair growth nutrients, reducing stress, and addressing hormonal imbalances naturally can improve hair health.

Final Thoughts

Hormonal hair loss in women is often driven by DHT, but oestrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and thyroid hormones also play a role. By recognising how hormones affect hair thinning, women can explore effective solutions for regrowing thicker, healthier hair.

If you’re experiencing female hair loss, consulting a trichologist or medical expert can provide personalised treatment options tailored to your needs.

A derivative of activated vitamin D may help to manage hair loss caused by alopecia areata (AA), according to a new study.
AA is a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, resulting in the loss of clumps of hair, and occasionally, baldness. The disorder currently affects approximately 6.8 million people in the United States. Results from a pilot study have shown that a vitamin D derivative called calcipotriol may be an effective treatment for AA.

In the recent study, which was published in the journal Dermatologic Therapy, participants applied a 0.005 percent calcipotriol lotion twice daily for three months. Researchers measured hair regrowth after four, eight, and 12 weeks, finding that regrowth began to occur after an average of 4.2 weeks. Hair regrowth had begun in 59 percent of patients after 12 weeks of treatment.
“Topical calcipotriol can be an alternative treatment in AA and it could prove to be more useful in patients who are vitamin D deficient,” the authors said.

A previous study suggested that the severity of AA was linked to low vitamin D levels, while another found that the hair follicles of AA patients contained fewer vitamin D receptors than those of healthy controls.

Female hair loss is an issue frequently seen and can at times, prove a challenging problem to solve!

A trend towards this type of hair loss seems to be quite apparent in recent years, indeed research has shown that as many as 1 in 4 women can experience hair loss of this kind.

As a Trichologist I see this issue daily. Often presenting as a Diffuse (widespread) hair loss. Telogen Effluvium either acute or chronic (over 6 months’ duration) is the most common. Another common problem is Female pattern hair loss, which is the now more preferred term for Androgenic Alopecia.

These two conditions can be largely confused and are all too frequently misunderstood. The exact causes of either is relatively unknown but many studies have been done to look into the most likely.

Frustratingly though, no cause is found in approximately one third of Telogen effluvium cases leaving many confused.
Female pattern hair loss can be very varied in its progression and severity resulting in many sufferers feeling quite desperate.
For the Trichologist it is several areas that are investigated and wider treatment options that bring about the best results for women.
Investigations are most important before any treatment can be decided upon. This will include, among other things, a detailed case history which may indicate the cause of the hair loss and would usually have occurred some 6 to 8 weeks before the hair begins any noticeable shedding.

The condition Telogen effluvium, usually presents with an increased number of hairs in the grooming and washing process, sometimes even blocking the plug! In some cases, thinning of the hair is observed resulting in less dense hair causing much anxiety. Fear of washing the hair can then lead to further problems with the hair /scalp and even more noticeable hair fall when eventually the hair is washed.
Female pattern hair loss is presented by more of the scalp becoming visible and wider partings observed over time rather than a sudden hair fall.

Seeing a Trichologist will include various examinations to exclude other types of hair loss and to determine if any hairdressing practices or scalp issues are causing or adding to the problem.

Most people characterise ‘unhealthy’ hair when it feels Course, rough or brittle in texture and looks dry in appearance with breaks or splits in the hair shaft. This is in fact damaged hair that has endured external treatments that have caused the condition to deteriorate. Looking after, the hair with a good hair care regime and products can alleviate and prevent these problems. When the hair has become ‘over processed’ then it cannot not be repaired, if it becomes matted when wet and feels like ‘wet cotton wool’. This is a sure sign it is over processed by chemicals.

Maintaining a healthy head of hair starts with healthy eating. All the nutrients required for normal healthy hair growth come from the blood passed to your hair via it’s follicle. Interruptions in this process can lead to hair growth issues. As well as diet for newly growing hair a good hair care regime is vital in preserving a healthy head of hair. Particularly as it is often there for a few years before it is replaced!
If you are unsure of how to care and maintain your hair through diet and hair care regimes, then why not visit a Trichologist for a tailor-made regime to suit you.

There is some news on a new drug to rival Minoxidil for hair growth. A new research report appearing online in The FASEB Journal shows how the FDA-approved glaucoma drug, bimatoprost, causes human hair to regrow. It’s been commercially available as a way to lengthen eyelashes, but these data are the first to show that it can actually grow human hair from the scalp.
“We hope this study will lead to the development of a new therapy for balding which should improve the quality of life for many people with hair loss,” said Valerie Randall, a researcher involved in the work from the University of Bradford, Bradford, UK. “Further research should increase our understanding of how hair follicles work and thereby allow new therapeutic approaches for many hair growth disorders.”
To make this discovery, Randall and colleagues conducted three sets of experiments. Two involved human cells and the other involved mice. The tests on human cells involved using hair follicles growing in organ culture as well as those take directly from the human scalp. In both of these experiments, the scientists found that bimatoprost led to hair growth. The third set of experiments involved applying bimatoprost to the skin of bald spots on mice. As was the case with human cells, the drug caused hair to regrow. “This discovery could be the long- awaited follow up to Viagra that middle-aged men have been waiting for,” said Gerald Weissmann, MD, editor-in-chief of The FASEB Journal. “Given that the drug is already approved for human use and its safety profile is generally understood, this looks like a promising discovery that has been right in front of our eyes the whole time.